Disclaimer: This article does not constitute legal advice. It is intended as a general guide to support your BFSG compliance efforts. For specific legal questions, please consult with a qualified legal advisor.

The Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) implements the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in Germany and requires providers of digital products and services to meet accessibility standards by June 28, 2025. This article explains how to make your community on coapp compliant with BFSG.

Note: coapp is continuously improving accessibility across the platform. Many core features are already accessible, but not all areas are fully barrier-free yet.

coapp offers the following accessibility features:

All white-label versions of the platform inherit these accessibility features automatically.

To achieve full BFSG compliance, you should:

Use official templates and recommendations, such as:

bfit-bund.de – Accessibility Statement Template (PDF)

Enable users to report accessibility issues through:

If you use tools like Stripe, Zapier, or other embeds, make sure they are accessible and mention this in your statement.

Note: coapp uses Stripe Checkout in some areas for payment processing. Stripe is responsible for the accessibility of those components.

If you are on a Business or Enterprise plan, we offer support with:

Please contact our support team or your account manager for assistance.

Last updated: June 2025